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Experienced Software Developer (C++)
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Experienced Software Developer (C++)

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks experienced Software Developers for our Core Engineering team.

These systems enable Tower to execute algorithmic trading strategies based on patterns in market behavior. By building and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure, Tower’s developers have helped to position the firm as a leader in the field of quantitative trading. 

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing a high-frequency trading platform, which includes collecting quotes and trades, and disseminating orders to exchanges around the world
  • Optimizing this platform by using network and systems programming, as well as other advanced techniques, to minimize latency
  • Building and improving our automated risk controls, risk monitoring solutions and real time reconciliation systems
  • Developing systems that provide easy access to historical market data and trading simulations
  • Shaping the future of the Core Engineering team through regular interviewing, and occasional campus recruiting trips

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science
  • 4 - 8 years of experience in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming in C++
  • Brilliant problem-solving abilities
  • Strong understanding of Linux
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Excited to design in-house trading systems that are robust, resilient, and extremely performant
  • Knowledge of any other development language, including Java, Python, or Perl and Shell scripts (a plus)
  • Excited to design in-house trading systems that are robust, resilient, and extremely fast

Financial experience is not required.

Benefits

Tower continues to enhance the in-house trading system and strategies that have positioned the firm as a leader in the thriving field of quantitative trading. While Tower offers challenges and rewards rivaling those of any Wall Street firm, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
  • 5 weeks of paid vacation per year
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on a daily basis
  • Cab facility within Gurgaon
  • Health club allowances

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.